Dr. Sarim Ahmed, MD
Orthopedic Surgery ·
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Age 37
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Dr. Sarim Ahmed, MD is an orthopedic surgery specialist in Phoenix, AZ and has been practicing for 7 years. He graduated from Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions in 2005 and specializes in orthopedic surgery, adult reconstructive orthopedic surgery, and more.Read his story
18444 N 25th Ave
Phoenix, AZ 85023
Insurance Accepted
- AARP
- Accountable Health Plans of America
- Actions Healthcare Management
- Aetna
- Alfa Insurance Company
- Alta Health Network
- Altec
- Ameriben
- American Family Insurance
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Top Care Areas
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Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
very high
more than 97% of peers
Joint Pain
very high
more than 96% of peers
Chronic Pelvic Pain
very high
more than 95% of peers
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Dr. Ahmed's bio
This content was provided by Dr. Ahmed "arim Ahmed, MD is a board certified and fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon specializing in primary and revision joint arthroplasty of the hip and knee as well as arthroscopy and reconstruction surgery of the shoulder and elbow. Dr. Ahmed received dual fellowship training in shoulder and elbow as well as adult reconstruction at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio. Prior to his fellowship training, Dr. Ahmed completed his orthopedic surgery residency, general surgery internship as well as his medical degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in New York. He obtained his bachelor's degree from University at Buffalo, where he graduated magna cum laude and participated in the advanced honors program. Dr. Ahmed has written numerous peer-reviewed publications and presented on scientific topics relating to orthopedics. Currently, Dr. Ahmed is researching Post-Operative Pain Treatment after Total Hip and Knee Arthroplasty, Autotransfusion following Total Joint Arthroplasty and Osteoporosis and Hip Fractures. Dr. Ahmed is a member of the American Orthopedic Association (AOA) and the American Medical Association (AMA). He is actively involved in the Phi Beta Kappa, Omicron Chapter and the Golden Key National Honor Society."
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5 Specialties
- Orthopedic Surgery
- Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgery
- Orthopedic Hip Surgery
- Orthopedic Knee Surgery
- Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery
0 Board Certifications
Dr. Ahmed does not have any board certifications listed.
102 Conditions Treated
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Ankle Fracture
- Ankle Sprain and Achilles Tendon Sprain or Rupture
- Ankle Sprains and Strains
- Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) or Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL) Tear
- Arthritis
- Arthritis of the Elbow
- Ataxia
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Baker’s Cyst
- Bone Disorders
- Brachial Plexus Palsy
- Broken Arm
- Broken Neck
- Bursitis
- Cancer
- Cervical Spine Myelopathy
- Chondrocalcinosis
- Chronic Pelvic Pain
- Clavicle Fracture
- Coccygeal Pain
- Coccyx or Sacrum Fracture
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS)
- Complications of Joint Prosthesis
- Degenerative Disc Disease
- Difficulty With Walking
- Elbow Bursitis
- Elbow Injuries
- Elbow Sprain
- Enthesopathy of Hip (incl. Trochanteric Bursitis)
- Enthesopathy of Knee (incl. Bursitis of Knee)
- Femur Fracture
- Foot Conditions
- Foot Fracture
- Fracture
- Fracture of Hand (incl. Fingers)
- Gait Abnormality
- Glenoid Labrum Tear
- Gout
- Hand Conditions
- Hand Fracture
- Herniated Disc
- Hip Dysplasia
- Hip Fracture
- Hip Pointer Injuries
- Internal Derangement of Knee
- Intervertebral Disc Disease
- Joint Pain
- Knee Dislocation
- Knee Disorders
- Knee Fracture
- Knee Pain
- Knee Sprain
- Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL) Sprain
- Leg Fracture Above Knee (incl. Hip)
- Leg Fracture Below Knee (incl. Ankle)
- Limb Pain
- Low Back Pain
- Lumbar Spine Fracture
- Lupus
- Nerve Root Injury and Plexus Disorders (incl. Pinched Nerve)
- Non-Unions and Malunions of Fractures
- Osteoarthritis
- Osteoarthritis of Ankle and Foot
- Osteoarthritis of Hip
- Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
- Osteoarthritis of Knee
- Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
- Osteopenia
- Patellofemoral Pain Syndrome or Knee Pain
- Pelvic Fracture
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders
- Pseudoarthrosis
- Pyogenic Arthritis
- Radiculopathy (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Rib Fracture
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Runner's Knee
- Sacrum Disorders
- Scapular Fracture
- Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
- Scoliosis
- Shoulder Diseases
- Shoulder Dislocation
- Shoulder Disorders
- Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
- Shoulder Instability
- Shoulder Pain
- Shoulder Tendinitis and Tenosynovitis
- Sjögren's Syndrome
- Spina Bifida
- Spine Deformities
- Spine Disorders
- Spondylitis
- Sprains and Strains (incl. Muscle Tear)
- Still's Disease
- Systemic Chondromalacia
- Thoracic Spine Fracture
- Tibia and Fibula Fractures
- Trigger Finger
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54 Procedures
- All Shoulder or Elbow Replacement Procedures
- Arm Surgery
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Surgery
- Elbow Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Elbow Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Elbow Replacement
- Excision of Femur or Knee
- Excision of Humerus
- Excision of Metacarpal and Carpal
- Excision of Radius or Ulna
- Excision of Tibia or Fibula
- Foot and Ankle Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle DislocationTreatment, Open
- Foot and Ankle Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Foot and Ankle Fracture Treatment, Open
- Fracture Care
- Hand and Wrist Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Hand and Wrist Fracture Treatment, Open
- Hip Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Closed
- Hip Fracture and-or Dislocation Treatment, Open
- Hip Replacement
- Hip Replacement Revision
- Hip Resurfacing
- Joint Drainage
- Knee and Leg Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Closed
- Knee and Lower Leg Fracture Treatment, Open
- Knee Arthroscopy
- Knee Dislocation Treatment
- Knee Replacement
- Knee Replacement Revision
- Knee Surgery
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Nerve Block, Somatic
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Resection or Ablation of Bone Tumor, Partial or Complete Resection of Bone, Debridement of Bone
- Reverse Total Shoulder and Total Shoulder Replacement
- Revision of Shoulder or Elbow Replacement
- Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Separated Femoral Epiphysis Treatment
- Shoulder Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture and Dislocation Treatment
- Shoulder Fracture Treatment
- Shoulder Replacement
- Steroid Injection
- Synovial Biopsy
- Trigger Finger Release
- Trigger Point Injection
- Viscosupplementation With Hyaluronate
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0 Sanctions
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0 Board Actions
No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.
Education
- University Of BuffaloUndergraduate School | Graduated 2001
- Upstate Medical University/ College of Health ProfessionsMedical School | Graduated 2005
- SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityInternship Hospital | Completed 2006
- SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency Hospital | Completed 2010
- Cleveland ClinicFellowship Hospital | Completed 2011
Awards & Recognition
Awards & Honors
Dr. Ahmed has no awards or honors listed.
Media & Publications
Dr. Ahmed has no media or publications listed.
Languages Spoken
- English
- Hindi
Memberships & Professional Affiliations
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Dr. Ahmed accepts 174 insurance carriers
- AARP
- Accountable Health Plans of America
- Actions Healthcare Management
- AetnaAetna HMO
- Alfa Insurance Company
- Alta Health Network
- Altec
- Ameriben
- American Family Insurance
- American Republic
- Amerigroup (Wellpoint)Medicaid
- AmeriPlanDiscount Card
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue ShieldMotorola Health Plans
- Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)AHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment SystemAmerican Indian Health PlanMaricopa Health Plan
- Arizona Medical Network
- Arizona PHCS
- Assurant Health
- AZ Benefit Options
- AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC)AZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) EPOAZ Foundation Medical Care (AZFMC) PPO
- AZ Health Concepts
- Bankers Life and Casualty
- Banner Health
- Bashas Benefit Trust
- Beech Street (Multiplan)
- Benefit Concepts
- Benesight
- Berkshire Life Insurance Company of America
- Blue Cross Blue ShieldBlue Cross and Blue ShieldBlue Cross Blue Shield HMOBlue Cross Blue Shield POSBlue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
- Bridgeway Health SolutionsAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- Broadspire
- Care 1st Health PlanAHCCCS with Prior Authorization
- Care Credit
- Caremark Pharmacy
- CareOregonMedicaid
- CareSourceMedicaid
- Carrington
- CHAMPVA
- Chandler Group
- Christian CareMedi-Share
- CignaCigna Healthcare of ArizonaCigna HMOCigna POSCigna PPOGreat West Healthcare-CignaOpen Access Plus PPO
- City of Mesa Health Plan
- CNA
- Community Health ChoiceMedicaid
- Compassionate Care Network (CCN)
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Program (CMDP)
- Compusys
- Concentra
- Conseco
- CopperPoint MutualCopperPoint Mutual Insurance CompanyWorker's Compensation WC
- CoreSource
- CorVel
- Coventry Health Care
- CRS
- Delta DentalDelta Dental PPO
- EBMS
- El Paso First Health Plan
- Employers Dental ServiceEDS
- Evolutions Healthcare Systems
- First Health (Coventry Health Care)
- Fortified Provider Network
- Galaxy Health Network
- Gila River HealthCare
- Global Assistance
- Global Excel InsuranceGLBLEXCL
- Golden Rule
- Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)GEHA
- Group Health Cooperative
- HAP InsuranceHealth Alliance
- Health Blink HCA
- Health Choice of ArizonaAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment System
- Health NetMedicaid
- Health Plan of Nevada
- Healthcare Connect
- HealthCare Consortium of Arizona
- HealthPartners
- HealthPlusMedicaid
- HealthPlus AmerigroupMedicaid
- HealthSmart
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New JerseyMedicaid
- HumanaGoldHumana HMOHumana PPO
- Husky HealthMedicaid
- Indian Health Service
- inHealthMedicaid
- Integra Physician Network
- INTotal HealthMedicaid
- Kaiser Permanente
- Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
- LifeWise
- Lincoln
- Lovelace Health Plan
- Lutheran PreferredLutheran Preferred PPO
- Magellan Health ServicesMagellan Health Services HMO
- Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
- Maricopa Foundation For Medical Care
- Maricopa Health Plan
- Maricopa Managed Care
- Marsh Affinity Group Services
- Mayo Clinic
- MedicaMedicaid
- Medicaid
- Medical Mutual of Ohio
- MedicareMedicare Advantage PPO
- Medlife
- MedPartnersMedPartners PPO
- Merge Healthcare
- Meritain HealthAdministrative Enterprises
- Midwest Health PlanMedicaid
- Midwest Life
- Molina HealthcareMedicaid
- Monumental Life Insurance Company
- MultiPlanIHP Discount CardIntegrated Health Plan (IHP)Integrated Health Plan (IHP) PPOMultiPlan Formost PPORAN/AMNValuePoint
- Mutual Medical
- National Association for the Self-Employed (NASE)
- National Care Network
- National Roofers Union & Employers Joint Health & Welfare Fund
- Network Platinum PlusNetwork Platinum Plus PPO
- New York Life
- Northwestern Insurance Company
- One Health
- Operating Engineers Health & Welfare Plan
- Pacific Life & Annuity Company
- Peach State Health PlanMedicaid
- PHCSPHCS PPO
- Phoenix Health PlanAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment SystemPhoenix Health Plan (w/prior authorization)
- Physicians Mutual
- Pinal/Gila LTC
- Portamedic
- Preferred Medical Plan
- Premier Group Insurance
- Prime Health ImagingPrime Health Imaging EPO
- Prime Health Services
- Principal Life
- Private HealthCare Systems
- Private Small Business Insurance
- Providence Health PlansPreferred PPO
- Prudential
- Pyramid LifeToday's Option Medicare Advantage PFFS
- SCAN Health Plan
- Secure Care Indemnity
- Sedgwick Claims Management ServicesWorker's Compensation WC
- Select MedSelect Med Select Med
- Self Pay
- Sierra ChoiceSierra Choice POS
- Simply Healthcare PlansMedicaid
- Sliding Scale
- Southwest Service Administrators, Inc.
- Standard Insurance Company
- State Farm
- Staywell (Wellcare)Medicaid
- Sturm Ruger & Co.
- Three Rivers Provider Network
- TPAWeb-TPA
- TricareTriCare for Life
- TriwestTriCare/TriWest
- Ucare
- UniCare
- United ConcordiaAdvantage Plus
- United Healthcare Community PlanAHCCCS - AZ Health Care Cost Containment SystemAHCCCS Medicaid
- United Healthcare Life Insurance Company
- UnitedHealthCareCarePlusFiservMedicaidPacifiCarePacifiCare HMOPacifiCare POSPacifiCare PPOSecure HorizonsSierra HealthUMRUnited Healthcare
- University Physicians
- Unum
- USA Managed Care Organization
- Veteran Administration Plan
- Wausau Benefits
- Wellcare of GeorgiaMedicaid
- Wells Fargo Insurance
- Western Health AdvantageWestern Health Advantage HMO
- Worker's CompensationWorker's Compensation WC
- WPS Health Insurance
- Yavapai Long Term Care
- Zenith Administrators Inc
- Zurich
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